Tax & Take-Home Pay in Aberdeen 2025-26
Income tax, National Insurance, and take-home pay calculators for Aberdeen. All figures based on 2025-26 tax year rates.
Aberdeen average salary
£36,000
Take-home/year
£29,383
Take-home/month
£2,449
Effective tax rate
18.38%
About tax and salaries in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, historically driven by the North Sea oil and gas industry. Median full-time earnings are around £36,000, above the Scottish average. Scottish income tax rates apply to Aberdeen residents.
Scottish income tax applies in Aberdeen
As a resident of Aberdeen, Scottish income tax rates set by the Scottish Parliament apply. Scotland uses 6 bands: Starter 19%, Basic 20%, Intermediate 21%, Higher 42%, Advanced 45%, Top 48%. The figures below reflect Scottish income tax. National Insurance rates are the same across the UK.
Salary after tax in Aberdeen
£20,000 £17,948/yr £1,496/mo 10.26% £25,000 £21,548/yr £1,796/mo 13.81% £30,000 £25,123/yr £2,094/mo 16.26% £35,000 £28,673/yr £2,389/mo 18.08% £40,000 £32,223/yr £2,685/mo 19.44% £45,000 £35,492/yr £2,958/mo 21.13% £50,000 £37,992/yr £3,166/mo 24.02% £60,000 £43,575/yr £3,631/mo 27.38% £75,000 £51,975/yr £4,331/mo 30.7% £100,000 £65,225/yr £5,435/mo 34.78%
Hourly pay after tax in Aberdeen
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